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Seacoast area exhibits, from Kennedy Gallery, Nahcotta, New Hampshire Art Associationís Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Three Graces, the Discover Portsmouth Center and much more!

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Posted Mar. 13, 2014 at 2:00 AM

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EXHIBITS

DURHAM

MULTIPLE EXHIBITS, through March 30. "Songs into the Air," sculptures by David Lang, and "Expressive Voice: Brought to Light," showcasing Boston Expressionism, on view from Jan. 24 through March 30, (closed March 7-16). A reception will be held for both exhibitions from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. The Museum of Art is located at the Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way. All events are free and open to the public.

The Beat on the Street: Second Lines, Mardi Gras Indians, and the Photography of Gary Samson, through March 28, at University Museum of the University of New Hampshire Library, 18 Library Way, Durham. The exhibition of photographs and folk art will focus on the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. This working class, African American tradition is distinctively part of New Orleans's parade culture, and more broadly related to black Carnival celebrations throughout the world. For information, contact Dale Valena, 862-1081 or Bill Ross, 862-0346 or Dale.valena@unh.edu, bill.ross@unh.edu.

DOVER

Through the lens — A look at our diverse world at The Children's Museum of New Hampshire through May 26. The work of nine regional photographers is being shared in this exhibit. Nearly 30 photographs have been selected, ranging from simple black-and-white images to lush and vibrant portraits of life in distant lands. Gallery visitors will be able to appreciate the similarities and differences of people of many nations and read the stories of the photographers who captured these images. The "Through The Lens" exhibit can be viewed in Gallery 6 during regular business hours at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday — Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. No admission fee is required to view the gallery only. Regular admission applies for families who wish to also explore the rest of the museum. The museum is located at 6 Washington St., Dover.

EXETER

The wild ones at Seacoast Artist Association. An artists' reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday March 15, at the SAA gallery at 225 Water St., Exeter. E-mail gallery@seacoastartist.org or call 778-8856. "The Wild Ones - March often comes in like a lion, so what better time for artists to show off their wild side. The challenge here is to capture 'wild' - be it animal, weather, mood, hair, or ??? — in a two dimensional medium."

Splash, An exhibition celebrating the art of Portsmouth's Young People and Youth Art Month at the Portsmouth Public Library. Artworks featured from students in the Portsmouth schools in kindergarten through Grade 12. Exhibit will be in the Levenson Community Meeting Room and throughout the library during regular hours. Runs March 8 through April 15. Artists' reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Portsmouth Public Library is located at 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth. Call 427-1540. Event is free.

Buyer's brokers, of the Seacoast. Works by local artist, Caleb Ham will be on exhibit at the View of the Seacoast Gallery. For information, contact Carolyn McGee, Buyer's Brokers of the Seacoast, Hall-McGee Realtors, LLC, 33 Deer Street, Suite 4A, Portsmouth. Call 436-6636 or via info@hallmcgee.com . View information of office gallery at www.buyeragents4u.com.

Light forms, through March 14, at The Gateway Gallery at Great Bay Community College. On exhibit will be the work of New Hampshire digital artist Harry Umen, who teaches digital media at Southern New Hampshire University. The artist fuses his past work painting and printing on shaped transparent materials such as glass, Plexiglas and mylar with computer generated graphics to elicit an emotional response from the viewer. The work explores the interaction of virtual color and light created through small scale constructed studio stage sets. For information on the exhibit or the reception, visit www.greatbay.edu or contact Annette Brennan at 427-7713 or abrennan@ccsnh.edu. The gallery is open during regular college hours and is free to the public.

Bess Cutler : Abstract Figures, at Zev Yoga Studio, 16 Marcket St., Portsmouth. Presented by Drift Gallery. Cutler, a longtime participant in the national and international contemporary art scene, will have the first exhibition in the new space. The exhibition 'Abstract Figures' runs until April 2. Artwork can be viewed by attending the public reception, appointment, or attending any of the regularly scheduled yoga classes offered each week. All works are available for purchase.

The Winter & Spring of 2014, at the gallery at 100 Market St., Portsmouth. The show features 30 artists, from throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, at least a third are exhibiting with the gallery for the first time. Works include painting on silk, oil, acrylic, photography, mono prints, mixed media, encaustic, textile and sculpture. The exhibit runs through April 12.

KITTERY ARTIST ANNE SCHEER is hanging her playful box paintings at Ceres Bakery, 51 Penhallow St., Portsmouth for the month of March. An award-winning designer, Scheer's oil paintings on wood or paper have a graphic presence. Expect to find objects in and out of the box: secrets, obsessions, surprises, toys, and/or lunch. Ceres is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and till 4 p.m. Saturday. For details, visit www.annescheerstudio.com.

Kittery, Maine

Very much a group show, featuring: Paintings and Collage by Russell Aharonian; Collage by Julianne Barrett; Sculpture by Tom Bartel; Paintings and Video by Andy Heck Boyd; Sculpture by Eve Corey; Paintings by Jenny McGee Dougherty; Drawings by Carly Glovinski; Sculpture by Lauren Luloff. Exhibit is at Buoy, 2 Government St., Kittery, Maine. Visit buoygallery.org.

GROUP SHOW, newly formed Berwick Art Association will hold its first group show through April. Berwick Public Library, 103 Old Pine Hill Rd., Berwick Maine. Call (207) 698-5737. Light refreshments will be served.